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Probe into Florida A&M death uncovers possible fraud - CNN
A source close to the investigation told CNN that the possible fraud is unrelated to the death of Robert Champion, but was uncovered by the investigation into his death. The Department of Law Enforcement sent the letters Tuesday. ...
Afghanistan pulls ambassador after Qatar talks to Taliban - CNN
I confirm that talks are going on now, for the establishment of that address," said the official, who has direct knowledge of the decision but did not want to be identified in discussing sensitive diplomatic matters. There have been persistent reports ...
The Hornets and Clippers have re-engaged in trade discussions for Chris Paul - CNN
If the Hornets opt to rebuild with youth and draft picks, a source close to the situation has said they covet the Clippers' unprotected 2012 first-round pick from the Timberwolves. The coming draft is expected to be very strong, and Hornets general ...
Pakistani Taliban commander: Peace talks under way - CNN
He asked not to be named because he's not authorized to speak to the media on the matter. The Taliban in the district of Bajaur is led by Maulvi Faqir Muhammad, the Taliban's deputy chief. Appearing on a private Pakistani TV channel, Pakistani Prime ...
Lakers pull out of Paul deal, trade Odom to Mavericks instead - CNN
But after the parties spent the last two days attempting to satisfy the league's new marching orders -- that the Hornets acquire some combination of younger talent or more draft picks -- sources said the deal fell apart when the Lakers pulled out. ...
The covert birth of Apple's next Santa Monica store - CNN
But according to a person familiar with the plans who is bound by a nondisclosure agreement, Apple has already begun work on such a store in Santa Monica. Like the Peter Bohlin-designed Apple Store on New York's Upper West Side, it will have a tall, ...
Latest free-agent, trade buzz - CNN
While Minnesota reportedly showed serious interest, a source said Hayes is highly likely to wind up with the Kings. That could mean the end of Samuel Dalembert's one-season stay in Sacramento. The free-agent center has been in talks to re-sign with the ...
Winter Meetings plans for 10 teams that will be busy in Dallas - CNN
They don't like the price tags on CJ Wilson ($100 million) or Edwin Jackson and are a bit gun-shy when it comes to Japanese pitchers, so even if Yu Darvish posts (a source close to him said it's still more likely than not that he will, ...
Chris Mannix>INSIDE THE NBA - CNN
While Kessler was merely the vessel delivering the union's message, his offer infuriated representatives from the league and, according to a source close to the NBA's Labor Relations Committee, nearly ended the negotiations. The two sides stayed at the ...
Pregnant woman kidnapped in Cairo, husband says - CNN
Other Syrian activists living abroad have also declined to be named or appear on camera for fear of reprisals against their families at home. And in August, a rebel military leader living in exile in Turkey disappeared from a refugee camp and ...
Labor woes send shudder through Beijing - CNN
"The slow-down strike is still on but there's no street protest because the police have been mobilized," said one worker, who asked to remain anonymous when interviewed by phone five days after the labor action. "A dozen workers got injured during the ...
Syria faces Friday deadline to avoid Arab League sanctions - CNN
"If they do not comply, then the league's economic body will file a report to the foreign ministers of the league who will meet on Sunday to vote on the economic sanctions to be implemented," said the diplomat, who asked not to be named due to the ...
First on CNN: Key social conservatives secretly meet to stop Romney in Iowa - CNN
"If you want to stop Romney you're probably going to have to have some organization [and] some money," the source said. "Somebody who's at 5% or 6% in the polls, and they endorse, I don't think that does any good." Multiple sources have described to ...
No evidence of cyberattack at water pump, DHS says - CNN
"The reports were intended to be initial raw reporting and not conclusive in nature," the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the official is not authorized to speak on the record. The federal government's Industrial Control ...
Sources: Authorities investigating new allegations against Sandusky - CNN
The investigations were opened by Children and Youth Services in Pennsylvania, the sources said. In Pennsylvania, cases of alleged child abuse reported by an alleged victim who is an adult are strictly police matters, even if the alleged offenses ...
In Chinese city, lenders outraged as bosses flee - CNN
"We invested because the company seemed trustworthy," said an electrician, who asked not to be identified because of the threat of government reprisal. "Most of us are uneducated, so we couldn't invest in stocks. This was the easiest way to invest, ...
New York bomb suspect monitored for two years, officials say - CNN
The expert, who declined to be named because of the sensitivity of his work stated that al Qaeda bomb-making manuals often had faulty instructions which could cause harm to those trying to build bombs. "The overall quality of the documents that I've ...
A week of Wall Street layoffs - CNN
Most of the layoffs at Bank of America this week came from the firm's investment banking and capital markets divisions, according to a source close to the firm. A Bank of America spokesperson declined to comment. In September, Bank of America announced ...
Arrest made in White House shooting - CNN
The bullets were found on the south side of the White House, a Secret Service official not authorized to speak on the record told CNN. "A round was stopped by ballistic glass behind the historic exterior glass," a Secret Service statement said. ...
Kuwait slams parliament protests as 'unprecedented' step to 'anarchy' - CNN
The witness, a Kuwaiti journalist, asked not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the matter. Videos that appear to have been shot from cell phones and posted on YouTube show a throng of protesters at the Parliament chanting, "The people must ...
Protesters break into Kuwaiti Parliament - CNN
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (CNN) -- Angry protesters demanding that the prime minister step down broke into the Parliament in Kuwait City late Wednesday, said a witness who is a Kuwaiti journalist and asked not to be identified because of the ...
Bullet strikes White House window - CNN
There is no specific concern for President Barack Obama's safety, a Secret Service official not authorized to speak on the record told CNN. The bullets were found on the south side of the White House, the official told CNN. Last Friday night at about 9 ...
18 killed in suspected US drone attacks in Pakistan - CNN
The intelligence officials asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak to the media. US officials rarely discuss the CIA's drone program in Pakistan, though privately they have said the covert strikes are legal and an effective ...
GOP lawmakers again call for Holder to resign - CNN
... investigate and making sure agents and prosecutors knew such conduct violated Department of Justice policy and would not be tolerated," said a senior Justice Department official who asked not to be identified because of the ongoing investigations. ...
Chase to end trials of 3 new bank fees - CNN
Among the fees being pulled, is a $12 monthly checking account fee Chase (JPM, Fortune 500) has been testing in Oklahoma since February, according to a person familiar with the bank's plans. The fee, which cannot be waived through direct deposits or ...